"The Oxford Treasury of Classic Poems" received terrific reviews when it was first published in 1996. Featuring a wealth of well-known and well-loved poems, it has established itself as a key collection of 'serious' poetry for children. Now re-issued with a beautiful new cover, it is the perfect gift for a new generation of readers. It is selected ...
A collection of 26 short stories including "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin" by Rudyard Kipling, and "Maggy Scraggle Loves the Beautiful Ice-Cream Man" by Jill McDonald. Color illustrations accompany the text.
This anthology of nearly 200 poems chronicles the many voices of peace and war from ancient Greece and Rome, through the Bible, to the dropping of the atomic bomb, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, the uneasiness of the present and the uncertainty of the future. It includes works from China, Russia, Korea, Hungary, Australia, Poland, Zululand, ...
An anthology of narrative verse accompanied by color and black-and-white illustrations. Selections include Stevie Smith's "Fairy Story", Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky", and Edward Lear's "The Pelican Chorus", as well as works by Ray Bradbury and Adrian Mitchell.
What better time than Christmas to ponder the passing of the year, the mystery of the birth of Christ, the traditions of the season, and the expectation of what the New Year might usher in? And what better way to reflect on such themes than through poetry? This is a thought-provoking, satisfying collection that brings together poems ranging from ...
An anthology of verse which provides coverage of eight topics: childhood; creatures; landscapes; seascapes; people; mystery; war; reflections. Includes poems by Shakespeare, Lawrence and Emily Dickinson, accompanied by black and white illustrations.
This collection of Christmas-themed poetry includes contributions by Eleanor Farjeon, Langston Hughes, and Michael Rosen. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Now children may Go out of doors, Without their coats, To candy stores. The apple branches And the pear May float their blossoms Through the air, And Daddy may Get out his hoe To plant tomatoes In a row, And, afterwards, May lazily Look at some baseball On TV. --from "May" by John Updike From January to December, Michael ...
This is a comprehensive celebration of 100 years of poetry written for children. The 20th century has seen an explosion in the number of poets writing for children, and in the amount of accessible poetry available to them. This collection is arranged by theme, and includes one poem by each of the writers. From Rudyard Kipling to Charles Causley, ...
Starting with the Advent season in the cold of winter, this work travels through the joys and mysteries of Christmas. It moves from cards to carols, bells to angels, holly to stars, and trees to Santa Claus, until it reaches the birth of Jesus in the manger, the adoration of the shepherds, and the coming of the Kings. Finally, it looks forward to ...
A gentle collection for children, of poems about Christmas. The poems describe the wonder and magic of the Christmas story, and the joy of Christmas celebrations today. Some of the poems are funny, some moving, but together they shed new light on the central theme. The poets include Charles Causley, Eleanor Farjeon, e.e. cummings, and Michael ...
A collection of 26 short stories including "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin" by Rudyard Kipling, and "Maggy Scraggle Loves the Beautiful Ice-Cream Man" by Jill McDonald. Color illustrations accompany the text.
To coincide with the centenary of Oxford Children's Books we are proud to present this definitive new collection. Including all the major children's poets, and with a wonderful range of both classic and modern favourites, this is a book that will be treasured for a lifetime. The poems are enhanced with black and white artwork from a number of top ...
In this collection of stories from around the world, each tale is newly retold. There are funny stories and clever stories, sad stories and strange stories, each one reflecting the country from which it comes. The book begins with Anansi the spider, tricking his friends and winning, as usual; and ends with a woodcutter being lured away and lost ...
This is a collection for the millenium on the theme of time. The book takes a wide-ranging look at Time, including the beginning of the world, the present, and the future; being born, having birthdays, and growing old. There are humorous poems and sad poems, old and new poems, familiar and less well-known ones, all included to reflect and ...
An anthology of stories collected from around the world, including modern stories and tales as well as traditional myths and legends. They range from humorous animal stories to tales of love and adventure. The stories are retold by Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark, who have written and edited many books for Oxford University Press. ...
This anthology is reissued with a new cover and should continue to appeal to secondary students. The poems are grouped thematically in eight sections: childhood, creatures, landscapes, seascapes, mystery, war, people and reflections.
This new anthology for second and third year pupils is organized in a way which will help teachers and pupils to relate the verse they read to the poetry they write.
This is an anthology which circles the natural world. From penguins of the Antarctic to an Arctic fox - via kangaroos, tigers, elephants, horses and eagles - these poems and pictures celebrate the world's creatures and their environment. The book presents a comprehensive collection of poems from around the world, many of which are written by local ...
This companion volume to the "New Dragon Book of Verse" presents younger readers in the 11-14 age group with a selection of the best poetry written in English from past and present, and from around the world.
This anthology of poetry for 14-16 year olds presents a range of modern and classical verse. Six poets - Blake, Wordsworth, Lawrence, Roger McGough, U.A. Fanthorpe and Gerda Mayer - are analyzed in detail. The editors were also responsible for "The Dragon Book of Verse".
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